Said Quotes - Page 33

• I knew I would replay the scene countless times in the years before me, each time thinking of different things I should have said and done. But all I did was walk away without looking back.

  Lisa Kleypas

  Thinking, Should Have, Years

  Lisa Kleypas (2010). “Sugar Daddy: A Novel”, p.140, Macmillan

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• One day," you said to me, "I saw the sunset forty-four times!" And a little later you added: "You know-- one loves the sunset, when one is so sad..." "Were you so sad, then?" I asked, "on the day of the forty-four sunsets?" But the little prince made no reply.

  Antoine de Saint-Exupery

  Sunset, One Day, Four

  Antoine De Saint-Exupery (2015). “The Little Prince: "Illustrated Edition"”, p.35, eKitap Projesi

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• Max, you're acting like a child, the Voice said. You're above rebelling against your fate just to rebel. You've got a date with destiny. Don't be late." I brushed some hair out of my eyes. Is that a movie quote? Or is it an actual date? I don't remember destiny asking me. I never even gave destiny my phone number.

  James Patterson

  Children, Eye, Fate

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• I'll be needing a bridesmaid',she said.'A tall one. That way, I'll look more petite and feminine.

  John Flanagan

  Looks, Bridesmaids, Way

  John Flanagan (2011). “The Emperor of Nihon-Ja (Ranger's Apprentice Book 10)”, p.440, Random House

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• Zombieland reference," Jon said, nodding. "How do you know that? That's a thousand-year-old reference!" I looked at laura. "I can't think of a single movie from a thousand years ago." "Uh...Betsy..." "Don't say it." You know how you don't know how stupid something is until you hear yourself say it? That happened to me a lot.

  MaryJanice Davidson

  Stupid, Thinking, Years

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• I started down but Sam caught my arm and knelt down himself to look. "For crying out loud," he said. "It's a racoon." "Poor thing," I said. "It could be a rabid baby-killer," Cole told me primly. "Shut up," Sam said pleasantly.

  Maggie Stiefvater

  Baby, Looks, Arms

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• I am so lonely without you, Aedan," Jane said simply. "You truly want me?" "More than anything. I'm only half without you." "Then you are my woman." His words were finality, a bond he would not permit broken. She had given herself to his keeping. He would never let her go. "And you'll never leave me?" she pressed. "I'll stay with you for all of ever, lass." Jane's eyes flared, and she looked at him strangely. "And then yet another day?" she asked breathlessly. "Oh, aye.

  Karen Marie Moning

  Lonely, Eye, Simply You

  Karen Marie Moning (2012). “Into the Dreaming (with bonus material)”, p.87, Delacorte Press

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• Nick could see the gun shaking in Alan's hand now, in tight, terrified spasms. "Last night we put a magician in the river," Alan said, his voice low and intense as if he was making a promise."Maybe we should send you to join him." "You know the rules," the woman whispered. "Don't shoot the messenger." Nick interrupted, leaning down to speak in her ear. "Do they say 'Don't cut the messenger in half with your great big sword'?

  Sarah Rees Brennan

  Cutting, Gun, Night

  Sarah Rees Brennan (2010). “The Demon's Lexicon”, p.50, Simon and Schuster

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• Tess had said that the river was liable to wash the palace and the city and the whole kingdom off the rocks, and then there would finally be peace in the world. "Peace in the world," Brigan repeated musingly when Fire told him. "I suppose she's right. That would bring peace to the world. But it's not likely to happen, so I suppose we'll have to keep blundering on and making a mess of it." "Oh," Fire said, "well put. We'll have to pass that on to the governor so he can use it in his speech when they dedicate the new bridge.

  Kristin Cashore

  Rocks, Bridges, Cities

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• Horses frighten me as much as chickens do,’ he said. ‘That is too bad, because lack of communication with horses has impeded human progress,’ said Abrenuncio. ‘If we ever broke down the barriers, we could produce the centaur.

  Gabriel Garcia Marquez

  Horse, Communication, Progress

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• Alas, not me, lord!" she said. "Shadow lies on me still. Look not to me for healing! I am a shieldmaiden and my hand is ungentle.

  J. R. R. Tolkien

  Lying, Healing, Hands

  J.R.R. Tolkien (2012). “The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings”, p.939, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• oh, my God," I whispered. "But how did they get my photo? Alex tapped his mouth with his thumb. "That ...book with everyone's picture in it, that you have in high school." "Yearbook," I said. Was he trying to be funny? But of course he was right; that's exactly where it was from.

  L.A. Weatherly

  Book, School, Trying

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• I felt my cell phone buzz, and I looked at the screen. Ranger. “Your GPS just went blank,” Ranger said when I answered. “The car exploded.” There was a beat of silence. “Rafael won the pool,” Ranger said. “Are you okay?” “Yes.” “I’ll send someone.

  Janet Evanovich

  Gps, Phones, Cells

  Janet Evanovich (2011). “Smokin' Seventeen”, p.146, Hachette UK

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• People change,' she said 'Oh, no they don't. Look at me. I've never changed. It's like those sticks of rock: bite it all the way down, you'll still read Brighton. That's human nature.

  Graham Greene

  Rocks, People, Looks

  Graham Greene (1947). “Brighton rock”

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• The wind, one brilliant day, called to my soul with an odor of jasmine. "In return for the odor of my jasmine, I'd like all the odor of your roses." "I have no roses; all the flowers in my garden are dead." "Well then, I'll take the withered petals and the yellow leaves and the waters of the fountain." the wind left. And I wept. And I said to myself: "What have you done with the garden that was entrusted to you?

  Antonio Machado

  Flower, Garden, Wind

  Antonio Machado, “The Wind, One BrILLIant Day”

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• Have you killed anyone?” she asked quickly. “What? Did you miss what I said, about turning murder into an art form?” “But you haven’t actually killed anyone yet, have you? I read your file.” He glowered. “Technically, yeah, all right, maybe I haven’t

  Derek Landy

  Art, Missing, Murder

  Derek Landy (2009). “Playing With Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 2)”, p.8, HarperCollins UK

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• It’s fairly standard. Also, I’m fourteen. Also, your beard’s stupid.” “Isn’t this fun?” Skulduggery said brightly. “The three of us getting along so well.

  Derek Landy

  Fun, Stupid, Three

  Derek Landy (2009). “The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 3)”, p.11, HarperCollins UK

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• Do you think we’ll be waiting long?” Valkyrie asked, keeping her voice low. “The last time we were in this building, we accused the Grand Mage of being a traitor,” Skulduggery said. “Yes, I think we’ll be waiting long.

  Derek Landy

  Thinking, Voice, Long

  Derek Landy (2009). “The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 3)”, p.17, HarperCollins UK

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• Don’t kill me,” he sobbed as he lay there. “Oh God, please don’t kill me.” “If you had let me finish,” Skulduggery said, slightly annoyed, “you would have heard me say, ‘Come out, we’re not going to hurt you’. Idiot.” “He probably wouldn’t have said idiot,” Valkyrie told the sobbing man. “We’re trying our best to be nice.” The man blinked through his tears, and looked up. “You’re... You’re not going to kill me?” “No, we’re not,” Valkyrie said gently, “so long as you wipe your nose right now.

  Derek Landy

  Hurt, Nice, Men

  Derek Landy (2010). “Mortal Coil (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 5)”, p.18, HarperCollins UK

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• I love stories with a happy ending,” Inspector Me said.

  Derek Landy

  Stories, Love Story, Happy Endings

  Derek Landy (2011). “Death Bringer (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 6)”, p.24, HarperCollins UK

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• You think Bernadette Maguire killed him?” “Uh… no. She’s, like I said, she’s old.” “Old people can kill people too.” “I know, but…” “She could be a ninja.” “She’s not a ninja, for God’s sake. She’s somebody’s great grandmother.” “I want you to think carefully about this, Kenny. Have you ever seen her with a sword?” “What?” “How about throwing stars?” “This is ridiculous.” “Have you ever seen her dressed up as a ninja? That would have been my first clue.” The girl sucked in her cheeks so she wouldn't laugh out loud.

  Derek Landy

  Girl, Stars, Grandmother

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• Mum said earlier what a lovely dress you’re wearing.” Beryl’s eyebrows wriggled like two tiny tapeworms. “This?” she said. “But I’ve had this for years.” It was a beige dress that would have looked better on an eighty year-old. Any eighty-year-old, man or woman. “I think you’ve really grown into it,” Valkyrie said. “I always thought it was a little shapeless.” Valkyrie resisted the urge to say that was what she meant.

  Derek Landy

  Men, Thinking, Years

  Derek Landy (2011). “Death Bringer (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 6)”, p.37, HarperCollins UK

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• Here she is,” her mum said, cooing at the baby, “my special girl.” “Oh, cheers,” Valkyrie said, rolling her eyes.

  Derek Landy

  Girl, Baby, Cheer

  Derek Landy (2011). “Death Bringer (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 6)”, p.42, HarperCollins UK

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• Valkyrie patted Fletcher’s arm. “Don’t worry,” she said. “If the bad man comes, I’ll protect you.” “If the bad man comes,” Fletcher responded, “I’ll bravely give out a high-pitched scream to distract him. I may even bravely faint, to give him a false sense of security. That will be your signal to strike.” “We make a great team.” “Just don’t forget to stand in front of me the whole time,” he said.

  Derek Landy

  Team, Men, Giving

  Derek Landy (2011). “Death Bringer (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 6)”, p.47, HarperCollins UK

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• An oblique angle,” Jack said, and his bout of jealousy was quickly replaced with glee. “Ha! I told you I would work that in!

  Amanda Hocking

  Glee, Angle, Replaced

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